At Associated Builders and Contractors, we believe that career opportunities in this nation should be created and made available to all people.
We believe in creating—and championing—conditions where individuals and organizations are limited only by their own potential and desire.

This is the driving force behind the merit shop philosophy and ABC’s inclusion, diversity and equity initiatives.

With the founding principles of free enterprise and open competition as their foundation, ABC’s IDE initiatives are focused on bettering the individual, the industry and the nation. ABC values inclusion, diversity and equity as an empowering competitive advantage.

Founded on the merit shop philosophy, ABC helps its diverse members develop people, win work and deliver that work safely, ethically, and profitably for the betterment of the communities they work within.

Inclusion:
A feeling of belonging.
To value differences to achieve superior results.

All are welcome, valued and included.

Diversity:
An appreciation of a variety of abilities, skills and experiences.
To actively seek stakeholders from diverse cultural backgrounds to achieve superior results.

Giving all individuals and organizations the opportunity to compete in a fair and open marketplace.

Equity:
A dedication to providing opportunities for all. Creating the conditions for everyone to compete on a fair and level playing field.

Every individual has the opportunity to succeed.